Design Assistant / Junior Designer

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point Design, a division of The Moret Group, is seeking a full-time Design Assistant in New York, NY. This hybrid position offers a remarkable opportunity for an ambitious designer to develop within the fashion industry.

You will assist in multiple design tasks, support the design team, and manage interactions with licensors and teams efficiently. A degree in Graphic or Fashion Design is preferred, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or related field; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and consider yourself detail-oriented.
• Capability to work independently and think proactively.

Responsibilities

• Assist designers with development packs, line sheets, and other artwork needs.
• Manage submissions and approvals of CADs and samples for licensed product.
• Uphold consistency across brands and product lines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Color sense

Layout design

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Graphic Design or Fashion Design

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

High Point Design, a division of The Moret Group, is looking to add a full-time Design Assistant to our team! This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and creative early-career designer to gain experience and grow their career within the fashion industry.

This is a hybrid position based in our New York, NY office.

You Will:

• Assist designers with development packs, line sheets, and other artwork needs
• Manage submissions and approvals of CADs and samples for licensed product
• Handle revisions based on internal, licensor, or buyer feedback
• Uphold consistency across brands and product lines
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, licensors, and overseas factories
• Effectively manage time and prioritize multiple projects according to deadlines
• Order & distribute seasonal color standards, assembling swatch palettes
• Manage daily package handling & distribution
• Organize product boards, digital files, design department spaces and sample library
• Support the design director and design team members with tasks as needed
• Gain valuable knowledge about designing for socks, slippers, and packaging

You Have:

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or related field; recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and consider yourself detail-oriented
• Capability to work independently and think proactively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Google equivalents
• Strong sense of color, material, layout, typography, and aesthetic
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator

Preferred:

• Deeper proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Interest in fashion, trend cycles, textiles, knits, hosiery, etc.
• Prior work, internship, or freelance work experience